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2007 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

on certain american eagle and american tradition class a motor homes, the anti-lock brake system (abs) module may not have been permanently mounted. the module could detach from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

the anti-lock feature for the brake system could be lost.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and permanently mount the abs module to the inside of the chassis rail. the recall began on march 30, 2007. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

2007 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes, the service compartment that contains the inverter and the house batteries is insufficiently sealed from spark producing devices. in the event out gassing occurs from the batteries and the gases are exposed to a spark of measurable size and duration, ignition of the gasses may occur.

Corrective Action

this has the potential to ignite combustible objects within the compartment.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and install a compartment spacer and bulb seal to the service compartment that contains the house batteries free of charge. the recall began on march 30, 2007. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

2005 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes, a pneumatic line can become pinched between the hydraulic filter and a compartment door strut. the chaffing caused by opening and closing of the compartment door can cause the filter to rupture and result in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Corrective Action

this loss of hydraulic fluid causes the power steering feature to not function. this can result in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged lines and relocate the affected hydraulic lines free of charge. the recall began on june 15, 2005. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-435-7345.

2005 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Water Heater

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systemsø aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Corrective Action

the surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Recall Notes

vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2005 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. this could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

Corrective Action

the operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

fleetwood is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07v343 and 07e049). owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

2004 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes, a pneumatic line can become pinched between the hydraulic filter and a compartment door strut. the chaffing caused by opening and closing of the compartment door can cause the filter to rupture and result in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Corrective Action

this loss of hydraulic fluid causes the power steering feature to not function. this can result in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged lines and relocate the affected hydraulic lines free of charge. the recall began on june 15, 2005. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-435-7345.

2004 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, the electric power for the entry doorstep ølast outø feature has not been provided and the entry doorstep will not operate in ølast outø mode. the ølast outø is a safety feature that causes the entry doorstep to extend one last time if the entry doorstep power switch is off and the vehicle ignition is turned off.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and provide power so the entry doorstep ølast outø feature is active. owner notification began september 10, 2003. owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2004 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Water Heater

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systemsø aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Corrective Action

the surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Recall Notes

vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2004 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorhomes, the tire pressures written on the certification tag was incorrect. the correct tire pressures should be 120 psi for the front tires and 95 psi for the rear tires.

Corrective Action

these vehicles do not comply with the regulations.

Recall Notes

fleetwood contacted each customer by telephone and mailed the corrected federal tire tag. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2004 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorhomes built on spartan chassis, the angle of the hoses from the hydraulic pump could contact the positive stud on the starter.

Corrective Action

this could result in close contact with the starter and cause ignition of hydraulic fluid which could result in injury and/or property damage.

Recall Notes

spartan is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will replace on vehicles with cummins isl engines and 39mt delco starters at least one of the 45 degree fittings with a 90 degree fitting and also replace the hose assembly. on isl and isc engines with 42mt delco starter, dealers will change one fitting at the rear of the hydraulic pump and re-route a hose. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2004 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2004 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. this could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.

Corrective Action

the operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

fleetwood is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07v343 and 07e049). owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

2003 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Water Heater

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systemsø aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Corrective Action

the surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Recall Notes

vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2003 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2002 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorhomes equipped with arvinmeritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

Corrective Action

bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. if air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor wabco at 1-859-746-5956 or fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.

2002 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2001 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the wiring to the headlamp assemblies is incorrect causing a low brightness of the headlamps.

Corrective Action

this reduced lighting level will affect driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will rewire the connectors that plug into the headlamps. owner notification began january 26, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.

2001 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2000 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Tires

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.

Corrective Action

overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.

Recall Notes

dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.

2000 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

1999 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes equipped with spartan chassis steering gear, the steering gear support bracket has the potential to fail when subject to the repetitive forces of static steering conditions.

Corrective Action

loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

spartan chassis is conducting this recall (please see 06v156000) and will replace the steering support bracket free of charge. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216 or spartan at 517-543-6400.

1999 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Tires

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.

Corrective Action

overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.

Recall Notes

dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.

1999 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with air suspensions. the front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.

Corrective Action

this bearing preload in combination with improper lubricating oil levels can cause premature failure of the outer bearing, affecting the steering on the motor homes.

Recall Notes

tuthill is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. tuthill will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap.

1999 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Suspension:Front

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with granning air suspensions. a fracture can develop at the attachment point of the cross member/bell crank and idler arm housing.

Corrective Action

this defect may cause erratic or loss of steering control if the cross member separates from the assembly.

Recall Notes

tuthill is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. repair facilities will inspect and add gussets to reinforce the cross member connection for the bell crank and idler arm. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill customer service number at 1-800-255-7824 or fleetwood at 1-909-351-7638.

1999 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

1998 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

on certain class a motor homes equipped with spartan chassis steering gear, the steering gear support bracket has the potential to fail when subject to the repetitive forces of static steering conditions.

Corrective Action

loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

spartan chassis is conducting this recall (please see 06v156000) and will replace the steering support bracket free of charge. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216 or spartan at 517-543-6400.

1998 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Tires

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.

Corrective Action

overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.

Recall Notes

dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.

1998 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Suspension:Front

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes equipped with granning air suspensions. a fracture can develop at the attachment point of the cross member/bell crank and idler arm housing.

Corrective Action

this defect may cause erratic or loss of steering control if the cross member separates from the assembly.

Recall Notes

tuthill is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. repair facilities will inspect and add gussets to reinforce the cross member connection for the bell crank and idler arm. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill customer service number at 1-800-255-7824 or fleetwood at 1-909-351-7638.

1998 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

1997 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Tires

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.

Corrective Action

overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.

Recall Notes

dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.

1997 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

1996 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Tires

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.

Corrective Action

overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.

Recall Notes

dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.

1995 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Low Pressure Warning

Consequence of Defect

a low air pressure warning light located in the driver's instrument cluster fails to activate if the front brake air reservoir system falls below 60 psi. this does not comply with fmvss no.121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: low air pressure in the front brake system could lead to decreased vehicle braking performance or cause the emergency brake system to engage without the driver given visual or audible warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a wiring harness which correctly connects the front brake reservoir system low pressure switch to the low air pressure warning light located in the driver's instrument cluster.

1994 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Low Pressure Warning

Consequence of Defect

a low air pressure warning light located in the driver's instrument cluster fails to activate if the front brake air reservoir system falls below 60 psi. this does not comply with fmvss no.121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: low air pressure in the front brake system could lead to decreased vehicle braking performance or cause the emergency brake system to engage without the driver given visual or audible warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a wiring harness which correctly connects the front brake reservoir system low pressure switch to the low air pressure warning light located in the driver's instrument cluster.

1993 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Low Pressure Warning

Consequence of Defect

a low air pressure warning light located in the driver's instrument cluster fails to activate if the front brake air reservoir system falls below 60 psi. this does not comply with fmvss no.121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: low air pressure in the front brake system could lead to decreased vehicle braking performance or cause the emergency brake system to engage without the driver given visual or audible warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a wiring harness which correctly connects the front brake reservoir system low pressure switch to the low air pressure warning light located in the driver's instrument cluster.

1992 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Low Pressure Warning

Consequence of Defect

a low air pressure warning light located in the driver's instrument cluster fails to activate if the front brake air reservoir system falls below 60 psi. this does not comply with fmvss no.121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: low air pressure in the front brake system could lead to decreased vehicle braking performance or cause the emergency brake system to engage without the driver given visual or audible warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a wiring harness which correctly connects the front brake reservoir system low pressure switch to the low air pressure warning light located in the driver's instrument cluster.

1991 Fleetwood American Eagle

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Low Pressure Warning

Consequence of Defect

a low air pressure warning light located in the driver's instrument cluster fails to activate if the front brake air reservoir system falls below 60 psi. this does not comply with fmvss no.121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: low air pressure in the front brake system could lead to decreased vehicle braking performance or cause the emergency brake system to engage without the driver given visual or audible warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a wiring harness which correctly connects the front brake reservoir system low pressure switch to the low air pressure warning light located in the driver's instrument cluster.